Networking

Validates skills in software development for Cisco platforms — REST APIs, Python automation, network programmability, application deployment, and Cisco SDK usage. Designed for the new generation of network engineers automating their work with code.

The most prestigious certification in networking, widely regarded as the gold standard. Requires passing a written qualifying exam and an 8-hour hands-on lab exam. Validates expert-level enterprise networking expertise.

Foundational networking certification covering IP connectivity, network access, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability. Single exam format (200-301). Widely required for network engineering roles.

Professional-level enterprise networking certification covering advanced routing, switching, SD-WAN, and wireless technologies. Requires passing core exam (350-401 ENCOR) plus one concentration exam.

Professional-level security cert covering secure network access, VPNs, content security, endpoint protection, secure connectivity, and Cisco security solutions (Firepower, ISE, ASA). Requires passing the SCOR core exam plus one concentration exam.

Entry-level cybersecurity operations certification covering security concepts, network intrusion analysis, and host-based analysis. Validates skills for SOC Tier 1 analyst roles. Exam code: 200-201 CBROPS.

Vendor-neutral networking certification covering network infrastructure, operations, security, and troubleshooting. Validates entry-level network administrator skills. DoD 8570 approved.

Globally recognized baseline cybersecurity certification covering threat detection, risk management, cryptography, and network security. Industry standard entry point for security roles and DoD 8570 compliant. Exam code: SY0-701.

Fortinet's mid-tier network security cert (formerly NSE 4) covering FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, security policies, SD-WAN, and FortiOS administration. Required step on the Fortinet certification ladder for security engineers working with FortiGate.

Foundational Juniper certification covering Junos OS basics, networking fundamentals, routing, switching, and CLI operations. Required entry point for the entire Juniper certification track. Free study materials available via the Juniper Open Learning portal.

Entry-level Palo Alto NGFW cert covering security policies, NAT, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, and PAN-OS administration. Required prerequisite for the engineer-level PCNSE. Palo Alto firewalls are deployed in ~70% of Fortune 100 enterprises.